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BlueBell Nursery - Trees & Shrubs- Eucryphia

Eucryphia cordifolia
Ulmo

Eucryphia cordifolia
Eucryphia cordifolia
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Description

A native to Central Chile in South America, Eucryphia cordifolia is an elegant small, evergreen tree with oblong, wavy-edged, dark green leaves and masses of ivory-white, slightly scented flowers in late summer. These flowers are popular with bees and other insects. An unusual and eye-catching garden tree for sheltered areas!

Features

  • Common name: Ulmo
  • Position: Sheltered in full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Eucryphia cordifolia will tolerate limey soils to some degree.
  • Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Eucryphia cordifolia requires a warm position and shelter from cold winter winds.
  • Flowering Period: July - August.
  • Flower Colour: Ivory white
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Eventually a small, densely branching tree.
    • Height: up to 8 m (26 ft).
    • Spread: 6 m (20 ft).
  • Notes: Prune to shape after flowering if required.
  • Supplied Size: 40 - 60 cm tall in 3L containers

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